The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Trump has ‘no problem’ with Russia helping Cuba

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The Independent UK · Mar 30

Russian Tanker Arrives In Cuba After Trump Doesn't Enforce U.S. Blockade: 'Not Going To Matter'

A Russian tanker arrived in Cuba this week after President Donald Trump said he wouldn't enforce the U.S.'s oil blockade on the island.

Latin Times · Mar 30

One Of The Ships Carrying Russian Oil In The Atlantic Arrived In Venezuela Rather Than Cuba

One of two ships carrying Russian oil that appeared to be heading to Cuba arrived in Venezuelan waters, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 28

Mexico's navy locates 2 missing sailboats carrying aid off the coast of Cuba

Mexico’s navy has located two sailboats that went missing while carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Experts Say 'Family Dynasty' Is Seeking to Survive as New Castro Figure Emerges in US Talks

A relatively little-known member of Cuba's ruling family has emerged as a key figure in quiet contacts with Washington, prompting analysts to argue that a "family dynasty" is maneuvering to preserve its influence.

Latin Times · Mar 28

Missing aid sailboats bound for Cuba located by Mexico, crew safe

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba, previously reported missing, have been located by the Mexican Navy. Their crews are safe, and the vessels are continuing their journey to Havana to deliver urgently needed supplies. The convoy remains on track to complete its mission despite earlier confusion regarding…

The Times of India · Mar 28

Trump warns ‘Cuba’s next’ – before telling media to ‘pretend I didn’t say that’

Donald Trump said “Cuba’s next” while discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran at an investment forum in Miami, Florida on Friday (27 March).

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Judge Demands Answers on 'Unwritten' Deal Deporting 6,000 Cubans to Mexico Over The Past Year: 'Can This Be True?'

A federal judge is demanding explanations from the Trump administration after learning that roughly 6,000 Cuban nationals have been deported to Mexico over the past year.

Latin Times · Mar 28

Mexico Begins Search for Two Humanitarian Boats Reported Missing While en Route to Cuba

Their arrival in the Cuban capital was expected between March 24 and 25, but their whereabouts remain unknown. Mexico's Navy alerted regional naval commands and issued notices to the maritime community to expand search capabilities.

Latin Times · Mar 27